Midnight onwards: Terrorists believed to be holed up inside the Taj and Trident hotels as well as the Nariman House building. Hundreds are trapped. Local channels say 35 people including foreigners are believed to be held hostages in the Trident and at Nariman House.

1:30 am, November 27: A little-known militant outfit calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen sends an email to the media claiming responsibility for the attacks.

2:00 to 3:00 am: The Indian army is put on standby, Maharashtra placed on red-alert. Some suspected terrorists held by the police.

4 am: Commandos from the elite National Security Guard called to rescue hostages at the hotels. Rescue operations begin at 4:30 am, some guests are freed.

5:20 am: Police said four terrorists are killed in separate incidents overnight including two in a gunbattle at Taj. Witnesses say gunmen at Taj and Oberoi hotels were shouting, 'Who has British or American passports?' Fire blazes on in the old wing of the Taj Hotel after blasts in the hotel, black clouds of smoke rise from the main dome of the historic hotel.

7:30 am: Fresh firing in Taj hotel as commandos move in to flush out terrorists holding hostages. Local media report that between three to five terrorists could be at the hotel.

9:00 to 9:30 am: Gun battle between terrorists and NSG commandos at the Taj and Trident hotels. Death toll after 12 hours of terrorist rampage climbs to 101, 301 injured.

12 noon: State Home Minister RR Patil says one terrorist captured from Trident and being questioned. Over 200 people rescued from the Taj. Top police official AN Roy says ' no hostage-like situation' in Taj but many are inside their rooms. Authorities unclear whether terrorists present inside the hotel.

4:40 pm: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says the attackers were based outside the country and intended to create havoc in the city. Appeals to Indians to maintain peace and harmony.

5:30 to 7:30 pm: Fresh explosions and gunshots heard at Taj Hotel. Explosions also heard in the Trident. 200 are trapped inside, 25 people rescued. Troops engaged in encounter with terrorists.